🌱 Filing To Reinstate Abortion Measures + Free Things To Do In Town

Good Morning, Round Rock! You've officially made it to the weekend. I'm Elaine, your host of the Round Rock Daily. Follow along to find out the most important things happening in town, including news on:

• The push for allowing abortion measures in Texas
• Incredible human technology, now available for pets
• Newly constructed road will open to traffic

But first, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and mild. High: 75 Low: 60.

Here are the top 3 stories today in Round Rock:

1. State representative James Talarico, D-Round Rock, is one of several Texas Democrats that have filed to have abortion measures reinstated. “I think Texas women should be the ones to make decisions about their own bodies, their own future, and their own healthcare, not the government," Representative Talarico told CBS Austin. The Food and Drug Administration made an announcement that it would be expanding the option of allowing abortion-inducing medication to be sold in stores instead of needing a doctor's prescription. Read more on this story at CBS Austin.
2. Sage Veterinary Imaging of Round Rock is going to be providing the very first human-quality CT scanner for pets. "The 128-slice CT scanner provides more detectors and larger volume coverage and shorter scan times than common single CT scanners." One great benefit of these scanners is that it works quickly enough that many patients will not need the anesthetics that make them feel sick. To learn more about what other benefits this service and technology offers, visit this page.
3. I'm a guilty local that hasn't crossed off everything off this awesome list of free things to do in Round Rock. Here's a few of the cool things you can check off your list: Checking out sculptures at Chisholm Trail Park, evening bat-watching at McNeil overpass bridge, and the Round Rock Car Show. There's lots more free, fun to check out here!

Today in Round Rock:

• Christmas Tree Recycling at Deepwood Recycling Center (9 a.m.)
• Releasing the Bags at Residence Inn Marriott (9:45 a.m.)
• Awakening Yoga *Virtual* (10 a.m.)
• Rev into the New Year at Central Texas Harley-Davidson (11 a.m.)
• Chiefs @ Raiders at Third Base (3 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Guess who's got some of the best rec centers in Texas? "The Clay Madsen Recreation Center and Allen R. Baca Center for Senior and Community Activities were recently recognized by Senior Resource Guide as the Best of 2022 in the Central Texas region." (City of Round Rock)
• Check out how Round Rock Fire Department has been showing up for the community lately! "Round Rock Fire Department crews were called to an accident involving a flatbed tow truck carrying a vehicle along SH-45 near MoPac. Our team utilized their skills and training to perform an intensive vehicle extrication and save a life." (City of Round Rock Facebook)
• Round Rock Public Library is making progress! "The big move is underway and we have some news for you! Our collection of books are making their way to the shelves of the new library. We are excited for the grand opening that is just a few weeks away...January 28 to be exact! What books (or eBooks) are you currently reading? We would love to know!" (Round Rock Public Library Facebook)

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• Breast Ultrasound Screening Coming Direct to You! (January 7)
• New Neighbors of Greater Round Rock Monthly Luncheon & Meeting (January 12)
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Thanks for following along and staying informed! I'll see you around.

— Elaine Thompson

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